Mikel Arteta believes that ‘there’s something missing’ after seeing his Arsenal lose more ground on league leaders Liverpool. Kai Havertz thought he had helped the Gunners score

Mikel Merino's late strike was ruled out after the ball struck Kai Havertz's arm with the Premier league offering a statement that led to the goal being disallowed.

The Gunners are now six points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table, having played a game more than Arne Slot's side. Two stoppage time goals from Darwin Nunez secured the Reds all three points against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier today.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over Brentford, while Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa at home on Saturday, January 18.

Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position, but they were pegged back.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged the Gunners hierarchy to back Mikel Arteta in the January transfer window after their 2-2 draw against.

A shot from Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino deflected off Kai Havertz and past Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, briefly making it 3-2 to the Gunners before the late goal was ruled out

Arsenal thought they had snatched a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, but Kai Havertz's late goal was ruled out by VAR.

Arsenal had a late goal ruled out by VAR as Aston Villa recovered from two goals down to claim a dramatic 2-2 draw which leaves the Gunners six points behind leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal were denied a late winner as Aston Villa came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Merino’s strike hit Kai Havertz and beat Emiliano Martinez in the final minutes, but that goal was ruled out by VAR after replays showed the ball had hit the arm of Havertz.

Dietmar Hamann ‘cannot see’ Arsenal winning major trophies without a new striker and says the Gunners would be ‘transformed’ with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez in the side. Arsenal have suffered back-to-back defeats ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against north London rivals Tottenham on Wednesday night.